NAME:
Officer Marc S. Gray
SCHOOL:
Round Rock High School
CLASS:
Fundamentals of Criminal Justice and Introduction of Criminal Justice
SCHOOL PHONE:
464-6079
I am a graduate of Round Rock High School (Class of '89). I served in the
United States Marine Corps for four years and upon completion of my tour
went back to college. I have an Associates Degree Cum Laude from Georgia
Military College and a Bachelors in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State
University. I have been a police officer for nine years and have worked for
Tyler, West Lake Hills and Round Rock Police Departments. I have a Master's
peace office certification, and am actively a member of the SWAT team and
bike team. I am a certifed law enforcement instructor and a Certified
School Teacher.
Introduction to Criminal Justice is a course designed for college bound and
job-force bound students. The course will explain the history of law
enforcement, the courts, corrections, and the juvenile process. In this
course the students will be challenged with basic knowledge of various
fields of criminal justice as well as competitive projects throughout the
year. This course is intended to stimulate the students’ minds in a positive
manner towards all aspects of the Criminal Justice System.
The Criminal Justice program consists of a double blocked full year
alignment of classes. Introduction to Criminal Justice is for the first year
students, and Criminal Law classes are for the second and students. Upon
successful completion of these classes, students may be eligible for college
credit at a number of area junior and community colleges (up to six {6}
hours).
FUNDAMENTALS OF CRIMINAL LAW: A study of the nature of criminal law is
presented. The philosophical and historical development of criminal law is
covered. Major definitions and concepts are studied. The classification of
crime, the elements of crimes and the penalties for the crimes are discussed
using Texas Penal statutes.
